Crunch EU leaders’ climate talks risk opening ‘Pandora’s box’ – POLITICO
To date, this approach hasn’t placated leaders. Ahead of Thursday’s summit, 19 countries were calling for even more…
EU vows to deliver delayed 2035 climate target before COP30 – POLITICO
Long-term trouble The battle over the EU’s NDC is closely linked to the bloc’s overarching climate target for…
EU set to miss UN deadline for new target under Paris climate accord – POLITICO
The statement as drafted by Denmark proposes a temporary emissions-cutting target of between 66.3 percent and 72.5 percent…
Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision – POLITICO
The decision comes after France and Germany joined Poland and Italy in demanding that the vote be postponed…
France says EU leaders, not ministers, should decide 2040 climate target – POLITICO
Getting national leaders involved is a risky move, however. While the target only needs a qualified majority to…
MEP in charge of EU’s 2040 climate target moves to kill it – POLITICO
The deal meant that Knotek had until Friday, July 25, to submit his report — forcing him to file…
Next EU climate target to allow carbon offsets from 2036, draft shows – POLITICO
Such credits will allow the EU to pay for emissions-slashing projects in other, usually poorer countries, and count…
Ursula von der Leyen amputates the Green Deal to save its life – POLITICO
The Commission has binned requirements for companies to report on their environmental impacts and exposure to climate risks.…
France wants to delay EU’s next climate milestone, Macron confirms – POLITICO
After Thursday’s European Council concluded in Brussels, Macron confirmed that he wants to deal with the 2035 target…
Godfather of EU carbon market says CO2 offsets deserve second chance – POLITICO
“Most of those credits came to Europe and were about to kill the ETS market,” he added. “It…